Biography

Born in 1985 in Moldova. In 2006 he completed his studies in choral conducting at the Þtefan Neaga Music College in Chisinau. While there, he simultaneously studied as a vocalist in the opera studio. Following his graduation, he continued his studies at the Rimsky-Korsakov St. Petersburg State Conservatoire. At the Conservatoire Opera Studio he made his debut in the title role in Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin.

In 2010-12 Andrei was a soloist with the Mikhailovsky Theatre in St. Petersburg where he appeared as Belcore (L’elisir d’amore), Schaunard (La Boheme), Robert (Iolanta), Prince (Asafiev’s Cinderella), Silvano (Un ballo in maschera), Baron Douphol (La Traviata) and Dancairo (Carmen). In 2011 he made his debut at the Latvian National Opera as Figaro in Rossini’s Il barbiere di Siviglia.

In October 2012 he joined the Bolshoi Theatre Young Artist Program.In season 2014/15 became a soloist of the Bolshoi Theatre Opera Company.

Awards

Diploma at the International Vocal Competition in St. Petersburg (2007) 3rd Prize at the Elena Obraztsova Young Singers International Competition (2009) 3rd Prize at the Maria Bieșu International Vocal Competition (2012)

Peter Tchaikovsky "Eugene Onegin"

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November, 6 "Eugene Onegin" opera by Pyotr Tchaikovsky staged by Dmitry Chernyakov has been performed on the New stage with new cast. Andrei Jilihovschi debuted in title role. Asmik Grigorian performed at The Bolshoi for the first time as Tatyana. Bogdan Volkov made his debute as Lensky and Yulia Mazurova - as Olga.